3 Free Tools To Organize Your Small Business
Clients. Taxes. Emails. Deadlines. Paperwork. The to do list of a business owner can get really overwhelming REALLY quickly.
Anyone out there get overwhelmed by the pure organizing side of their business?
Funny enough, if there is one thing I absolutely LOVE about having my own business, it’s getting to be ORGANIZED! Yes, I am one of those absolute insane people that LOVE planning, so I’ve had a lot of experience getting to test and try out different tools to figure out what works BEST for a small business - especially a photography business. For those of you that need some help getting organized, I put together a list of the top 3 business-organizing tools you should take a look at. And since I had to find a solution when I didn’t have much money to start a business, all of these tools are COMPLETELY FREE!!!!
GOOGLE SUITE. I’m a HUGE fan of Google Suite - from Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail, Slides - the possibilities are ENDLESS. You can access it from ANYWHERE and even download things to store offline, so you don’t have to ever worry about not having access to the information you need. All of the different tools are so helpful - you can use Docs for contracts, templates, and blogging, Sheets for budget/expense tracking, and Drive for photo storage. It’s also integrated across all apps, which is super helpful - especially if you are using Gmail already to communicate with your clients! Also, Google Calendar is SO FUN to use - from color coordinating events, setting tasks, and even sharing calendars/events with other people. Plus all of these have amazing phone app interfaces, so they are super easy to use on any device!
TRELLO. I first found Trello a few years ago when I started taking a deeper dive into the business world. It’s basically an amazing, customizable list-making app - which sounds super simple, but it’s absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! You can make different boards to organize tasks, and use moveable cards to organize events, tasks, and to do lists. I’ve used the app to design workflows for my business, to do lists for each couple, and checklists to go through before weddings days. Trello is really visually appealing and fun to use - and being free helps a ton too!
ASANA. I have never used Asana, but I’ve heard nothing but amazing reviews about the app. Asana is basically an app for sharing information and tasks amongst a team. It’s great for collaboration and task management, as members can move their tasks through workflows, keep track of their progress, and create project plans to continue the business moving towards success. It also has a very powerful visual appeal, which makes the experience fantastic!
So those are the top 3 free apps you guys should try out! And seriously, there’s nothing to lose here because they are ABSOLUTELY FREE. It may take some time to prepare, but in the end, it will be totally worth your time. Here’s to less stress and more focus on what you LOVE about your business!
